Ways Away is a brand new supergroup comprised of some renowned musicians, well-known for being an integral part of some legendary pop-punk and hardcore punk bands for decades. The group consists of Sergie Loobkoff (Samiam, Knapsack, Racquet Club, Solea) on guitars, Jesse Barnett (Stick to Your Guns, Wish You Were Here) on vocals, Ian Smith… Read More Ways Away – Ways Away LP (Other People Records)
H.P. Zinker nurtured a turbulent lifestyle throughout their career, but that eventually nominated them for cult status among the Austrian underground music scene. Led by a prolific mastermind Hans Platzgumer, Zinker released five great albums, such as And There Was Light, Beyond It All, Perseverance, Staying Loose, and Mountains Of Madness. Besides the albums, H.P.… Read More H.P. Zinker – Mountains Of Madness 2×12″ (Noise Appeal Records)
Life Support is the latest offering by American Nightmare, a legendary hardcore punk band from Boston, Massachusets. Like the Consider by Gouge Away, that I covered on our pages yesterday, this 7” record also went under the radar. For those who somehow missed this band, American Nightmare released some impressive recordings, such as a debut… Read More American Nightmare – Life Support 7” (Deathwish Inc)
Square Shapes are striking once again with their latest offering to the broader auditorium. We covered their previous recording named After The Fact on our pages that gathered a lot of positive critics among the melodic punk rock scene. For those unfamiliar with Square Shapes, these island of Kauai, Hawaii natives are delivering profoundly energetic… Read More Square Shapes – All Your Friends EP (People Of Punk Rock Records)
I have to admit that I admire all previous incarnations of Dave Smalley. No matter if we are talking about DYS discography, Can I Say by Dag Nasty, his appearance on Allroy Sez by ALL, the entire Down By Law discography, his work with The Sharpshooters and The Bandoleros, nobody can deny the importance of… Read More Don’t Sleep – Turn The Tide LP (Mission Two Entertainment)
Dustin made it once again! His solo project is firing recordings one after another in a matter of months, and it seems that he’s just getting started. If you caught up on my previous articles about this interesting project, you’re probably familiar with this prolific act. DZTN 1980 began its career when Abolitionist disbanded at… Read More DZTN 1980 – Don’t Give Up CS EP (1859 Records)
Today, we’re covering a brand new album by Daiei Spray, an interesting melodic hardcore group commencing from Tokyo, Japan. The group has started their sonic endeavors in Hirosaki, prefecture of Aomori, back in 2004, but relocated to Tokyo sometime during 2008. Since then, Daiei Spray published a couple of recordings such as Legacy Of Love… Read More Daiei Spray – Behind The Wall LP (Debauch Mood Records / Sakanade Records)
Look Alive is the latest effort by Chaser, a renowned skate punk group originating from Orange County, CA. It’s been a while since they released their previous full-length Sound The Sirens, which has been recorded back in 2018. Therefore, admirers of their energetic approach to melodic punk rock awaited this material with anticipation. This group… Read More Chaser – Look Alive 7” (Various Labels)
I can’t even find appropriate words to express my admiration towards Shades Apart. Each record meant something special to me, and I can’t even count how many times I’ve repeated their full-lengths such as Seeing Things and Save It. Of course, their debut Dude Danger 7”, a debut self-titled full-length, and Neon are also going… Read More Shades Apart – Eternal Echo LP (HellMinded Records)
Scott Mallard is a prolific singer/songwriter emanating from North Kent, UK. He performs with his outlet Sirens & Shelter since 2012, and until now, managed to record dozen of compelling recordings, mainly published through Engineer Records. Recordings such as a debut full-length The Midnight Arrangement, a single Landing Lights, then another full-length Through The War… Read More Sirens & Shelter – Sound The Alarm CD (Engineer Records)
Everyone’s Famous is the most advanced recording by Tonota 80, an interesting trio emanating from Kent, UK. The group published a couple of records since their formation, such as Jonesing For Chips EP in 2015 and Killer Sands And Beating Hearts in 2017. By taking a peek at the simplistic cover artwork, I would assume… Read More Tonota 80 – Everybody’s Famous CD (Engineer Records)
What started as a solo project, soon become a full-time band when Anthony Truzzolino joined forces with a drummer Kevin Daly. With his experience in writing profoundly emotive, depressive, sad lyrics and composing melancholic soothing melodies, Anthony compiled eight appropriate compositions for his debut mini-album. Kevin was a perfect addition to the lineup, and with… Read More Tired Radio – Patterns CD (Engineer Records)
